Seasons Lunar Phases Pop Flashcard

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What is the duration of one complete rotation of the Earth on its axis?

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1 day

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What does the term 'Waxing' refer to in lunar phases?

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It means the moon appears to be getting larger.

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What is the name of the moon phase that occurs after the First Quarter and before the Full Moon?

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Waxing Gibbous

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How do lunar phases influence human cultural practices?

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They guide agricultural practices and religious rituals.

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What season is experienced in the Southern Hemisphere when it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Summer

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What is the term for the phase of the moon when it is completely illuminated?

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Full Moon

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What is the opposite of 'Waxing' in lunar phases?

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Waning

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What is the name of the moon phase that occurs just before the New Moon?

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Waning Crescent

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How long does it take for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases?

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Approximately 29.5 days.

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What is the significance of the equinoxes in relation to seasons?

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Equinoxes mark the points in the year when day and night are of equal length.